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WWII JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SWORD -
This is a very nice example of a Japanese army officer parade sword. Machine made blade. A nice Hamon pattern is etched in place.






The scabbard is made of Black leather. The scabbard is adorned with three metal fittings. One at the top which has the suspension ring. One in the middle and one at the bottom. This last one is where the drag is placed.









This page is a recognition and identification guide for Japanese WWII edge weapons. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Japanese edge weapon worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the edge weapon is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the items in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The Japanese military edge weaponcollectibles are currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.



If you have an interest is seeing other Japanese military collectibles, you can do so by going to our Japanese Military Collectibles Price Guide. Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.





PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

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Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Value $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Availability Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
Invest Grade B B B B B B B


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